top of page
KALI PUJA AND DIWALI
Kali Puja or "Shyama" Pujo is the second largest festival in Eastern India, especially in West Bengal and Assam, after Durga Puja. Generally the day of Kali Puja coincides with the day of "Diwali : The Festival of Lights", in the month of October or November.
In India, Diwali is celebrated to commemorate the victory of good against evil. It is said that, King Rama, King of Ayodhya, returned to his kingdom after 14 years on this very day.
In Bengal, it is celebrated as Kali Puja. Goddess Kali, the epitome of "Shakti"(energy and strength) is worshipped as the ultimate destroyer of evil.
Images of Idols of Maa Kali:
Here are some stills during the festival and lights:
The Festival of Light
bottom of page